Tautou film tops Cesar prize nods
French film A Very Long Engagement has received 12 nominations for France’s Cesar film awards, despite a recent ruling it…
Read MoreCars pull down US retail figures
US retail sales fell 0.3% in January, the biggest monthly decline since last August, driven down by a heavy fall…
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Sporting rivals go to extra time
The current slew of sports games offers unparalleled opportunities for fans who like to emulate on-field action without ever moving…
Read MoreKluft impressed by Sotherton form
Olympic heptathlon champion Carolina Kluft was full of admiration for Britain’s Kelly Sotherton as the pair prepared to clash in…
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Citizenship event for 18s touted
Citizenship ceremonies could be introduced for people celebrating their 18th birthday, Charles Clarke has said. The idea will be tried…
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Brando ‘rejected Godfather role’
Late film star Marlon Brando is said to have repeatedly turned down his Oscar-winning role in The Godfather. The actor’s…
Read MoreBMW drives record sales in Asia
BMW has forecast sales growth of at least 10% in Asia this year after registering record sales there in 2004.…
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Cheaper chip for mobiles
A mobile phone chip which combines a modem and a computer processor on one bit of silicon instead of two…
Read MoreIAAF awaits Greek pair’s response
Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou are yet to respond to doping charges from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).…
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Scots smoking ban details set out
Smoke-free areas will save lives and improve Scotland’s health, First Minister Jack McConnell has insisted. He told the Scottish Parliament…
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